🙏 Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro
Portugal
About This Sacred Site
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro is situated on a hilltop near Braga and is the second-most important Marian sanctuary in Portugal after Fátima. Dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, the site was established in 1863 by Father Martinho António Pereira da Silva. The neoclassical basilica contains the largest collection of silver tableware used in divine worship in Portugal. From its hilltop location at 572 meters elevation, it offers panoramic views that stretch to the coast on clear days. The annual pilgrimage on the first Sunday of June draws tens of thousands of devotees.
Key Facts
- •The second-most important Marian sanctuary in Portugal after Fátima
- •Founded in 1863 and consecrated in 1953
- •The hilltop location at 572 meters offers views stretching to the Atlantic coast
- •Houses the largest collection of silver liturgical objects in Portugal
- •The annual pilgrimage on the first Sunday of June is one of Portugal's largest religious gatherings
Location
Coordinates: 41.5644, -8.3611
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